New EK-Supreme HF (High Flow) CPU Block

[RCG_Bex]

Can I have 1 for testing the lowest flow for my dual D5's pretty please? :P

~Bex

[Jamesrt2004]

you know i thought that in the product pic number 2 wold be best and in your results it was... i must have learnt something D= !! yay me =D

[dingdong555]

Got a question, which "plate" would you recommend for a system with 5 blocks + 2 radiators + 2x D5's? (for an i7)

[zeropluszero]

Got a question, which "plate" would you recommend for a system with 5 blocks + 2 radiators + 2x D5's? (for an i7)

this is a hard one hey, you'll have plenty of pump power, but so much restriction.

[Eddy_EK]

some more results ... same stuff as Heatkiller

Hey, I think you are missing the real stock jet plate with 4 jets.
I guess your stock jet was not the right one preinstalled. Sorry

[scamps]

Hey, I think you are missing the real stock jet plate with 4 jets.
I guess your stock jet was not the right one preinstalled. Sorry

and i was already wondering about the two identical plates (1 installed, 1 loose) will get in contact with you

[G-UNIT91]

Hey, I think you are missing the real stock jet plate with 4 jets.
I guess your stock jet was not the right one preinstalled. Sorry

any review!

[FireDragon]

So any real reviews of this around anywhere? I haven't heard to much about it since the launch

Dragon

[Jamesrt2004]

Got a question, which "plate" would you recommend for a system with 5 blocks + 2 radiators + 2x D5's? (for an i7)

one with 3 cutouts

[Captain H.N.]

and i was already wondering about the two identical plates (1 installed, 1 loose) will get in contact with you

You'll retest when you get the real stock plate, right? I was just curious about something with your test; why was your water temp higher with the Heatkiller than in either EK test? I don't expect a block to cool down the water, normally that's a result of differing conditions with the radiator (and possibly the fans).

[Jamesrt2004]

You'll retest when you get the real stock plate, right? I was just curious about something with your test; why was your water temp higher with the Heatkiller than in either EK test? I don't expect a block to cool down the water, normally that's a result of differing conditions with the radiator (and possibly the fans).

ambient i guess

[Captain H.N.]

ambient i guess

I noticed that as well, and it confuses me since ambient was the same with the 7-slits plate as with the Heatkiller, and 0.3*C higher with the 3-slits plate. So what's causing the lower water temps?

[Xandrus]

So what's causing the lower water temps?

In my opinion it is measuring tolerance...
This is not a real review/test it is just a preview
I think Scamps will not retest this block.

[bentleya]

As Xandrus said, it's more of a preview than a review. I'm pretty sure the fantastic guys who usely test these Great things, Bundymania, Vapour, Skinnee and HESmelaugh. Will be all be doing they own tests.

[Factotum]

I think Scamps will not retest this block.

scamps - german MAN, no reason to mistrust

[Captain H.N.]

In my opinion it is measuring tolerance...
This is not a real review/test it is just a preview
I think Scamps will not retest this block.

Well you know how it is... I'm just a little anxious waiting for Vapor, Bundy, etc., to test.

[Cele303]

So, what do you think guys, is it worthy upgrading from Supreme to Supreme HF? Is DDC-1T good enough or do I need D5 for HF?

[scamps]

@Cele303
The HF seems to be at least 3° better on the cores and it has a much better flow. So do it!

@Captain H.N.
As you will know the real testing of "our toys" requires a better and more exact equipment than I owe. My Aquaero, sensors and software tools are absolutely good enough for my private needs, but not for any kind of laboratory testing. I just wanted to know if the HF is at eye level with the Heatkiller 3.0. And now I know he is.
The missing stock plate won´t show better cooling performance than the 3 stripe plate, it will be somewhere between the two I have already tested.

For me it´s a good idea to mistrust any test you find on the web or at least compare different results. If a "toy" seems to be interesting to me I prefer to test it on myself and in my own system.

[bundymania]

Well you know how it is... I'm just a little anxious waiting for Vapor, Bundy, etc., to test.

my first test rounds with the Supreme HF are done and i agree with scamps ! The HF is as good as the Heatkiller 3.0 (copper version) !

In my upcoming new chart, only the Apogee XT is better

[JoeBar]

This is good news! Way to go Eddy!

[scamps]

my first test rounds with the Supreme HF are done and i agree with scamps ! ...

[Cele303]

@Cele303
The HF seems to be at least 3° better on the cores and it has a much better flow. So do it!

Thank you for your answer!

[Martinm210]

Nice!

My only suggestion to anyone testing and tinkering would be to try putting a nice radius on the leading edges (Top side away from the copper microchannels) of the slotted holes. It should be relatively easy with a small disc or tapered diamond bit.

Depending on how much the nozzle plates contribute to pressure drop, you could see a fairly dramatic improvement to flow rate. Assuming a similar relationship to culvert entrance losses, you could see up to something like a 40% reduction in head loss going from a square (Lazer Cut) type edge to something nicely rounded.
http://www.fsl.orst.edu/geowater/FX3...oefficient.htm

Not sure the extra flow relates to anything measureable thermally, but it I can't see how it could harmful.

[Kibbler]

Eddy how is the white acetal top version coming along? I've got Christmas money burning a hole in my pocket.

[kInOzAwA]

i'm waiting for the final review of this new unit